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New York State Office for the Aging Press Releases

352 Press Releases

Published on March 15, 2023 - 06:12 GMT

NYSOFA Seeks Input from Individuals 60+ In State’s First-Ever Com... March 13, 2023 | 6:47 AM EDT Learn more about NYSOFA Seeks ...

The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges all individuals 60+ to answer a newly launched statewide Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). NYSOFA is conducting the survey in partnership with the Association on Aging in New York ( …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste — for a Healthier Planet and a Health... February 14, 2023 | 6:01 AM EST Learn more about 5 Ways to ...

By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCES Did you know that the average family of four wastes about $1,500 worth of food per year? That means one person would waste approximately $375 per year. How we plan, store, and make use of the food we buy for meals can save …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

NYSOFA Conducts First Statewide Community Assessment Survey of Ol... February 17, 2023 | 9:28 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen to Aging Services Providers NYSOFA, in partnership with the Association on Aging in New York and the survey firm Polco, is conducting the first-ever statewide comprehensive community needs assessment survey of …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

NYSOFA Testimony Outlines Proposed State Budget Supports for Olde... February 17, 2023 | 9:45 AM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

Presenting to a state legislative panel in February, NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen testified on provisions of the Governor's proposed budget that directly affect NYSOFA programs and services, along with additional budget proposals that will positively …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

Help for Older Adults and their Families with Developmental Disab... February 17, 2023 | 2:34 PM EST Learn more about Help for ...

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DDs) are differences that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of an individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development. …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

5 Questions with Beth Stranges: Focus on the Senior Games! February 22, 2023 | 12:52 PM EST Learn more about 5 Questions with Beth ...

For nearly 20 years, Beth Stranges' career with Chemung County has included roles such as Social Welfare Examiner/Senior Examiner, Caseworker, and Director of Temporary Assistance. She assumed her leadership role with the Department of Aging and Long- …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 13 (March 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

March is National Nutrition Month, and NYSOFA wants to hear what events you may be planning locally. Please write to NYSOFA’s Communications Director Roger Noyes (roger.noyes@aging.ny.gov) with any details of events that we can help promote. We also …

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Published on March 5, 2023 - 05:27 GMT

For National Nutrition Month, NYSOFA Highlights Programs for Olde... March 1, 2023 | 6:28 AM EST Learn more about For National ...

For National Nutrition Month in March, the New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) reminds older New Yorkers and their families of the many state and local programs available to support nutritional health for individuals age 60 and over. In 2022, New …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Sugar: Unwrapping Fact Vs. Fiction To Make Healthy Choices January 12, 2023 | 6:19 AM EST Learn more about Sugar: Unwrapping Fact ...

By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCES Valentine's Day is approaching, and we will soon be bombarded with sugar “facts.” You may be surprised to find out that many of these so-called “facts” are, in fact, fiction. Sugars do not cause health problems. …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Buffalo Storm Response: How a State Agency and the Aging Services... January 19, 2023 | 4:37 PM EST Learn more about Buffalo Storm ...

The historic Christmastime blizzard in Buffalo was unprecedented for many reasons. While the aging services network is experienced in disaster response, the unique demands of this storm found state and local governments pivoting quickly and addressing the …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Master Plan for Aging Process Advances January 19, 2023 | 4:39 PM EST Learn more about Master Plan for Aging Process Advances

NYSOFA and the New York State Department of Health have convened two important panels that are working to advance the state's Master Plan for Aging. On January 9, the Stakeholder Advisory Committee met for the first time. This session was followed by …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:59 GMT

Heart Health Equity January 20, 2023 | 11:45 AM EST Learn more about Heart Health Equity

By Colleen Scott, NYSOFA Advocacy Specialist February is Black History Month, which was first officially recognized by President Ford in 1976; it is also National Heart Month and National Self Check Month to raise awareness of self-checks you can perform …

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Published on February 23, 2023 - 18:58 GMT

Inside NYS Aging: Issue 12 (February 2023) Inside NYS Aging is a monthly e-newsletter for New York's network of aging services ...

A Message from NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen The first two months of the year are historically busy times on the policymaking front in Albany – and 2023 is especially so. As you'll read below, Governor Kathy Hochul recently presented a bold and …

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Published on January 18, 2023 - 12:00 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Initiatives to Help Older New Yorkers A... JANUARY 10, 2023 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced investments and initiatives aimed at helping older New Yorkers live healthy, fulfilling lives while aging with dignity and independence in the communities of their choice as part of the 2023 State of the State. This …

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Published on January 10, 2023 - 03:12 GMT

Media Advisory: First Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory ... January 6, 2023 | 12:14 PM EST Learn more about Media ...

Event: First Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee to meet on January 9, 2023. The meeting will be live webcast here. What: The Stakeholder Advisory Committee will provide expertise and advice to the Master Plan for Aging Council, which is …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

Master Plan for Aging Council Kicks-Off Intensive Process of Plan... December 16, 2022 | 12:30 PM EST Learn more about Master Plan ...

The state's Master Plan for Aging (MPA) process officially kicked-off in December with a meeting of The Master Plan for Aging Council followed by the Governor's announcement of a Stakeholder Advisory Committee of experts. "As the first age- …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

NYSOFA Director Presents Longevity Innovations, Opportunities at ... December 16, 2022 | 12:36 PM EST Learn more about NYSOFA ...

NYSOFA Director Greg Olsen delivered a keynote address to kick-off the “What's Next Longevity Innovation Summit” at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. on December 7. The event helps leaders in the longevity ecosystem connect. It also informs …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

Being Proactive for Healthy Aging in the New Year December 16, 2022 | 12:46 PM EST Learn more about Being Proactive for Healthy ...

By Colleen Scott, Advocacy Specialist, NYS Office for the Aging We are aging from the very moment we enter the world. The decisions we make, the resources we have access to, and the type of care we receive all play a role throughout our lives in the way we …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

Save Time, Save Money, and Eat Healthy with Comfort Foods December 16, 2022 | 2:23 PM EST Learn more about Save Time, Save Money, ...

Save Time, Save Money, and Eat Healthy with Comfort Foods By Lisbeth Irish, RDN, CDN, CDCES January can be a very cold month in New York and many of us turn to “comfort” foods on those cold days. Comfort can mean many things but often it means something …

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Published on January 3, 2023 - 06:13 GMT

Governor Hochul Announces Stakeholder Advisory Committee for New ... DECEMBER 22, 2022 | Albany, NY Governor Kathy Hochul today ...

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the stakeholder committee tasked with advising the Master Plan for Aging Council, which is developing the state's first-ever Master Plan for Aging, a guiding document to help ensure older New Yorkers can live …

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